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Why is water wet?

Arlington (US), Apr 28 (The Conversation) Spring is often a rainy season. If you get caught in a downpour without an umbrella, you will quickly learn what it means to be wet. But what is it about water that makes it wet? I am an atmospheric scientist, and water is a fundamental part of the atmosphere. I study storms and wildfires, both of which are closely connected to water. Why water is wet has to do with how water molecules interact with each other and the things around them. Wet you can see Imagine you accidentally spill water on your

Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal ​on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, ‌fuelled inflation, and killed thousands. Iran’s latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran’s nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset, and Trump was unhappy with Iran’s proposal for that reason, a U.S. official briefed

Reporters covered the correspondents’ dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026 (AP) — So much information, streaming out in so little time. And still: Within minutes, conspiracy theories flooded the internet. The shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night played out in front of some of the nation’s most powerful reporters and editors who snapped into action in real time to provide detailed accounts from the scene. What resulted was a steady stream of facts from myriad reputable media outlets — hardly an information vacuum. Despite this, unfounded conspiracy theories from both the left and the right proliferated, chief

Rupee falls 24 paise to 94.39 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Apr 28 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 24 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and month-end dollar demand amid a broader shift toward safe-haven assets. Forex traders said Brent oil continued to move higher at USD 109 per barrel, keeping India’s position vulnerable. Moreover, factors such as unabated foreign capital outflows amid rising geopolitical uncertainties dented investor sentiments further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.35 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched 94.39 against the US dollar in initial

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